1992 Toyota Previa Reviews - Page 3 of 3

1992 Toyota Previa LE All Trac 2.4 from North America

Summary:

Toyota. Well built to last

Faults:

It has been a very reliable car, no problems, only normal wear and tear with the mileage.

Very comfortable; it still handles good for the mileage.

Last month I was thinking of retiring the vehicle, because I suspected the head gasket was bad due to missing and lots of white smoke at start up, but it wasn't the case; the starter went out and replaced it, and it runs real good again. So I highly recommend this vehicle to anyone; it's too hard to break it.

18th Apr 2006, 13:04

At 200,400 miles my Previa needs a new starter. No smoke, but it would not turn over intermittently as if battery were dead (has new battery). Fortunately it acted up at the repair shop today and they were able to diagnos it.

1992 Toyota Previa GL 2.4 from Germany

Summary:

Faults:

Car never let me down - now show me one other car with the same performance at these kilometers!!

General Comments:

It is true that the car is mainly driven on highways, but I am still very surprised at the real quality of Toyota cars. It is not very nice, it is not quiet, it does not have the best seats, the interior is very "plastic", BUT it is extremely reliable, the whole car is very well built - quality, and nevertheless it has a lot of space - not like the other vans (too little space in the back when six people are in them).

I had always thought the most reliable and best built cars were made in Germany (BMW, Mercedes, Audi), but my experiences with Japanese cars (Toyota, Honda, Nissan) and my experience with the Previa at 340000 km changed my beliefs!

13th Dec 2000, 15:55

29th Jul 2001, 22:47

I was the owner of a 1985 Toyota van. Had 114,000 miles on it when purchased. Figured I could get a couple of years out of it. Had 232,000 miles on it when I sold it 9 or 10 years later! Great vehicle! Plan on getting another one.

1992 Toyota Previa GL Auto 2.2 from UK and Ireland

Faults:

Nothing. In 7 years. Apart from one tiny piece of interior trim which covers a screw. And I've got 3 kids who seem content half the time to try to wreck everything.

General Comments:

Front seats supremely comfy. The Japanese-market versions have captain seats all round: much better, although only 6/7 seats. Great visibility for kids. Great space inside: 6 men plus 6 golf bags, with ease.

Great handling, cruises at 85. Relatively high running costs, but then what d'you expect from a bus? Easy to drive, even by my 5' nothing wife. Would I buy another one? Why would I buy anything else!